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Impact of secondhand smoke on air quality in partially enclosed outdoor hospitality venues: a review

BMC Public Health
Background Smoking is a leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity globally. The pollutants generated from smoke are not only harmful to smokers, but also to those exposed to secondhand smoke.
Michael Tong, Nigel Goodman, Sotiris Vardoulakis   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Associations of Outdoor Air Pollution With Incidence of Cancers Other Than Lung Cancer in a Large US Prospective Cohort

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 6, Page 1440-1454, 15 September 2026.
Associations between outdoor air pollution and cancers other than lung cancer remain unclear, particularly in the context of tobacco use. Here, the authors assessed possible links between ambient air pollutant exposure and incidence of 20 non‐lung cancers among adults followed over a 25‐year period in the United States.
W. Ryan Diver, Lauren R. Teras, Emily L. Deubler, Alpa V. Patel, Michelle C. Turner   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Economic Costs of Smoking in Greece

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2019
Greece is among the countries with the highest smoking prevalence (43.8% for ages 15+), ranking third globally and second among EU countries. The high proportion of smoking population makes smoking the leading risk factor for death and disability.
Konstantina Koronaiou, Sophia Delipalla
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Association Between Cigarette Consumption and Health‐Related Quality of Life: Insights From University Students in Bangladesh

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Cigarette smoking remains a major public health challenge and is increasingly prevalent among young adults in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Although the long‐term health consequences of smoking are well established, its association with the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), especially among university students, is ...
Noushin Nohor, Md. Mahadi Hassan, Md. Fakhrul Islam Maruf, Md. Barkulla Al Bari Tain, Tanaa Mohammad Jumana, Ramisha Hoque Ikra, Sadia Akter, Yeasin Akash, Anika Bushra Boitchi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A pilot study on secondhand tobacco exposure: parental knowledge about health impact and feasibility of cessation

Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 2018
Hina Walia,1 Rebecca Miller,1 Dmitry Tumin,1 Joseph D Tobias,1,2 Roby Sebastian1,2 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA; 2Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University ...
Walia H, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Sebastian R   +4 more
doaj  

Tribal casinos in California: the last vestige of indoor smoking

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background High levels of airborne particles from secondhand smoke have been reported in California Indian casinos. Yet, little is known regarding the smoking status of casino patrons, their avoidance of secondhand smoke while visiting, and their views ...
Timberlake David S, Wu Jun, Al-Delaimy Wael K   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk factors and population attributable fraction for dementia in American Indians: The Strong Heart Study

Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 22, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract INTRODUCTION Previous works implicate 14 modifiable risk factors as underlying 45% of dementia cases. Population attributable fraction (PAF) is population‐specific, limiting generalizability. Little is known about the risk and PAF of dementia in American Indians. METHODS American Indians from the Southwest, Southern Plains, and Northern Plains
Astrid M. Suchy‐Dicey, Kristoffer Rhoads, Thomas Grabowski, Eric B. Larson, Spero Manson, Dedra Buchwald, W. T. Longstreth   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia

Tobacco Induced Diseases
Introduction Smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students is an issue in every university worldwide, which will impact future smoking cessation services as they are future healthcare providers.
Rashidi Mohamed, Isa Naina-Mohamed, Jaya Kumar, Nadzmi Teh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tobacco‐Attributable Burden of Early‐Onset Ischemic Heart Disease From 1990 to 2023: A Global Analysis Using GBD 2023 and Age‐Period‐Cohort Modeling

Clinical Cardiology, Volume 49, Issue 8, August 2026.
Using GBD 2023 data, we found that age‐standardized tobacco‐attributable early‐onset ischemic heart disease burden declined globally from 1990 to 2023, while absolute DALYs and deaths increased. Persistent male and regional disparities, together with uncertain mortality projections, underscore the need for stronger tobacco control and integrated ...
Xin Ouyang, Xiangting Chen, Fei He, Qingbin Li, Xuhui Lin, Kailun Qiu, Ruowen Zhao, Bowen Liu, Yibin Liu, Pengcheng He   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Secondhand Smoke Transfer in Multiunit Housing [PDF]

Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2010
The home can represent a significant source of secondhand smoke (SHS), especially for individuals who live in close proximity to one another in multiunit housing (MUH). The objective of this study was to quantify real-time SHS transfer between smoke-permitted and smoke-free living units within the same MUH structure.Air monitors were used to assess PM₂.
Brian A, King, Mark J, Travers, K Michael, Cummings, Martin C, Mahoney, Andrew J, Hyland   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources